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Solving One-Step Addition Equations

Some linear equations can be solved with a single operation. For this type of equation, use theinverse operationto solve.

Example :

Solve for n .

n + 8 = 10

The inverse operation of addition is subtraction. So, subtract 8 from both sides.

n + 8 8 = 10 8 n = 2